Job Description

• You will be focusing on: Carrying out the day-to-day quality control processes within the operational and lab environments
• Ensure that raw material, in-process, and product testing is effectively, accurately and promptly carried out using specified methods
• Review pre-batch powders sheets for corrections or make conversions /adjustments on admixture sheets.
• Accurately record results in Day Books and SAP.
• Advise on corrective actions and appropriate recording methods to maintain manufactured product within specification
• Performing additional quality related testing and investigation
• Perform and record production first off checks ‘Right first time' Audits
• Prepare small quantities of product when required for testing purposes.
• Carry out and report upon investigative test work required i.e., non-conforming product, goods returned, ageing stock, customer returns or alternative sources of raw materials.
• Fulfil periodic testing and recording requirements in line with Trade Effluent consent, related to COD, suspended solids etc.
• Manage rework to return to stock, or to be disposed of, via Quarantine Database and/or Specialist Waste log following the quarantine procedure.
• Undertaking Quality Lab related administration tasks
• Assist in preparation of new QC Specifications and provision of information to ensure the on-going accuracy of such documentation.
• Devise and prepare new Test Procedures and assist in developing existing ones
• Advise upon any laboratory equipment, the acquisition of which could improve the efficiency and/or accuracy of Quality Control testing.
• Adhering to professional standards that ensure the quality and effectiveness of the laboratory
• Maintain a high standard of laboratory cleanliness.
• Ensure that test equipment is properly and correctly used, calibrated, and maintained to specified standards and that safe working practices are adopted at all times.
• Ensure that adequate materials are available in the laboratory in order to fulfil the Quality Control function.

WORKING HOURS: 40 per week Monday to Friday. 07:30 - 16:00 30 min unpaid break.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

We Need Your Skills: Have experience working within a comparable/related environment, Experience of working in a Quality Control/Manufacturing/Production environment, Be a strong team player, Have an ability to multi-task and handle workloads under pressure, Hopefully have practical experience / knowledge of handling building type products, On a more general note, we assume you will have: Problem solving and creative ability, Working knowledge of MS Office, specifically MS Excel. A willingness to learn how to use systems we use. Be personable with an awareness of how to effectively communicate with others who think and behave differently to you. A willingness to continually work on your own learning and development.